Corruption
Corruption noun - The process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances.
Thievery and corruption are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thievery" instead a noun "Corruption".
Thievery
Thievery noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
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Corruption and thievery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Corruption" instead a noun "Thievery".
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The protagonists of Persona 5 are Phantom Thieves that perform their thievery to fight corruption in society.
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One takes pride in being hung in front of his family, since they will be paid for his execution.Judge: You stand here convicted of lewdness, jackrolling, sneak thievery, chloral hydrating, sodomy, strangulation and enthusiastic corruption of the public good.
Source: Film / Gangs of New York
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